4 Questions
What are some simple actions suggested in the text to help reduce pollution?
Change light bulbs to low-energy ones
What is one way mentioned in the text to save energy when drying clothes?
Air-dry clothes
If we buy from companies that reduce carbon dioxide, more companies will reduce carbon dioxide - there are public lists of companies that reduce their carbon dioxide ______.
footprint
Cycling or walking instead of driving can help reduce pollution.
True
Study Notes
Small Actions for a Big Impact
- Changing to low-energy light bulbs at home saves energy and reduces pollution.
- Air-drying clothes instead of using a dryer saves energy.
- Buying from companies that reduce carbon dioxide encourages more companies to do the same.
- Purchasing local products reduces energy spent on transporting goods.
- Choosing products with minimal or no wrapping reduces pollution from packaging waste.
Transportation and Pollution
- Cycling or walking instead of driving reduces pollution.
- Car sharing reduces oil consumption.
- Using public transportation (bus or train) instead of driving reduces pollution in our town.
Collective Impact
- If many people reduce pollution and waste, we can slow down and stop climate change.
- Reducing pollution and waste helps to slow down and stop our carbon dioxide footprint.
Learn how small changes in daily life can contribute to reducing pollution and carbon dioxide emissions.
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